Arid University student Kinza murdered by cousin
TOBA TEK SINGH – In a shocking revelation, the Toba Tek Singh police ‘solve’ murder mystery of varsity student Kinza, a 19-year-old student from Agriculture University Rawalpindi, whose body was found dumped on the roadside in Jhang on Faisalabad Road.
The case sent shockwaves across Punjab as police confirmed that the accused was none other than her cousin, Tayyab Idrees, who allegedly harbored romantic feelings for Kinza. According to the FIR registered by her father Anwar Ali, Tayyab lured Kinza into his car while she was returning from university by bus. He then raped, poisoned, and murdered her before discarding her body near the village.
The case has been registered under serious charges: Sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The Jhang Satellite Town police reported that Tayyab has confessed to the crime during interrogation. His motive stemmed from a rejected marriage proposal that turned into a deadly obsession. This horrifying incident has raised questions about gender-based violence and safety of women in Pakistan, especially students traveling between cities.
Other Tragic Incidents Reported Across Punjab
Electrocution Tragedy in Mianchannu
In a separate tragedy in Khanewal’s Mianchannu tehsil, two men—worker Shoaban (35) and house owner Shahzad—were electrocuted while trying to operate a pedestal fan at an under-construction house. Both lost their lives on the spot.
Labourer Killed in Timber Accident
In Chiniot Mor, Jhang, a laborer named Zulfiqar (59) died after a heavy timber log slipped from a trailer and crushed him. The incident occurred while unloading the material and has raised alarms about industrial safety in rural construction zones.
Interpol-Assisted Arrest in Dubai
The Faisalabad Crime Control Department (CCD), in collaboration with Interpol, successfully arrested proclaimed offender Muhammad Ilyas from Dubai. He was wanted in an old murder case and several other criminal charges in Faisalabad.
Farm Owner Arrested for Murder of Worker
In another grim case, Bachiana police reported that farm owner Muhammad Asif confessed to murdering his servant, Waris Ali, after an argument. Initially, Asif tried to mislead police by claiming Waris was killed by robbers during an attempted theft of solar panels. However, forensic and interrogation efforts exposed the truth.
Bribery Scandal Involving FESCO Official
The FIA Faisalabad arrested EXEN Muhammad Waqas, an executive engineer from FESCO’s Civil Lines Division, for taking bribes in exchange for illegally granting electricity to an unapproved housing society on Sargodha Road. More arrests are expected.
Fire Tragedy in Montgomery Bazaar
In Montgomery Bazaar, Faisalabad, a tragic fire led to the death of a man named Nadeem Abbas (40), who succumbed to smoke inhalation. The fire started due to an electrical short circuit in a yarn shop and rapidly engulfed the entire four-story plaza.
Read how the Balochistan government responded to another high-profile murder case.
Call for Justice and Reforms
The Toba Tek Singh police ‘solve’ murder mystery of varsity student amid growing concerns over the safety of women, corruption in civil departments, and unchecked honor and revenge crimes. Civil society and legal experts are urging the government to strengthen protective laws for women, enhance public transport safety, and improve law enforcement training to curb these rising tragedies.
